Chapter 1 A GREAT ORIENTAL NATION Overview of Chinese History Great Historical Events Graet Historical Figures Supplementory Reading Empress Wu Zetain Silk Road Useful Expressions Chapter 2 Philosophical Heritage The Fundamental Traits of the Chinese Nation Traitional Chinese Eorldviews and Values Influential Ancient Thinkers and Philosophers Excerpts from Chinese Philosophical Classics Supplementory Reading Neo-Confucianism Neo-Confucianism outside China The Story of Yue Fei Useful Expressions Chapter 3 Chinese Language and Classic Literature Chinese Language Chinese Character Poetry Fiction Mythology Supplementory Reading Alone and Drinding under the Moon Advent of Spring Intoxicated under the Shadow of Flowers Useful Expressions Chapter 4 Traditlonal Chinese Arts Chinese Calligraphy Chinese Paintings Chinese Operas Chinese Musical Instruments Chinese Folk Arts Chinese Gardens Supplementary Reading Calligraphy Set Tri-color Tang Pottery Chapter 5 Geographic Landscape Overview of the Geogrphical Environment Natural Heritage Historical Sites Supplementary Reading The Confucian Temple and the Confucian Grove Useful Expressions Appendix Chinas Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List World Cultural and natural Heritage World Natural Heritage Chapter 6 Government and Society A Unque From of Government Population and Ethnic Groups Supplementary Reading Mazu and mazu Vulture Legendary Story of Huangdi The Chinese Drageon Culture Useful Expressions Chapter 7 Chinas Economy and Reform An Overview of New Chinas Economy The Reform and Opening Policies New Development in Chinas Economy in the 21st Centry Chinese Peoples Livelihood Changes of Chinese Peoples Lives: Facts and Figures Deciphering "Harmonious Society" Six Trends for Chinas Non-public Economy Useful Expressions Chapter 8 Education and Science Education in China Scientific Development Supplementary Reading Imperial Examination System Useful Expressions Chapter 9 Folk Culture Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Martial Arts and Other Traditional Forms of Physical Exercises Chinese Food and Drink Traditional Holidays and Customs The Tomb Sweeping Day in Ancient Times Todays Celebration of the Tomb Sweeping Day Honoring Ancestors Kites Chopsticks The Chinese Dress Adornments Useful Expressions BIBLIOGRAPHY